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The Colorado Magazine

The Colorado Magazine gives voice to writers who share our passion for the past and the Centennial State.

  • A motoring duster coat on a mannequin.

    A Helping Hand

    In a fast fashion world, we slowed down to find period pieces for the Denver Art Museum’s Suited exhibit.

  • Camp Nizhoni participants in 1937

    A Rocky Mountain Dream

    The promise of Lincoln Hills still resonates today.

  • A black and white photo depicts a cloud of dust over a barren field.

    The Dirt Was Everywhere

    Remembrances of a Childhood on Colorado's Eastern Plains

  • A colorful mural depicting an eagle whose wings form the faces of Chicana women. On one side is a modern chicano athlete, on the other side is an Indigenous person participating in a ritual.

    Shroud, Destruction, and Neglect

    As Chicano/a/x murals are erased in Denver, an archaeologist looks at the legacy of these art pieces—and why they need to be preserved.

  • A burned house sits on a street. Only one front wall is left partially standing, and through the gaping garage door a pile of rubble is visible.

    Readings for a Too-Long Fire Season

    Six books about wildfire that are helping us think about the future of our homes on the range.

  • A man stands among tall flowers in a field. Behind him is a low mountain covered in scrub and pine trees.

    Long Life

    Long’s Gardens, a Centennial Farm, has persevered over the years by adapting its practices and products to be environmentally conscious. Here’s how they did it. 

  • Mural of Nga Vương-Sandoval by Artist/Muralist Thomas Evans (I Am Detour), located on Champa between 23rd & 24th Streets in Denver, December 2021. Jason Hanson

    The Colorado Magazine’s 2021 Year in Review

    Oh what a year it was. From ongoing racial reckonings to remarkable women and from Indigenous voices to recreational pursuits, The Colorado Magazine explored how we got to now in ways that helped us gain perspective on another extraordinary year.

  • A set of “Outdoor Christmas Lights by Noma” from the 1930s. Aaron Marcus

    Bright Spot

    In this excerpt from Becoming Colorado: The Centennial State in 100 Objects, historian William Wei shines a light on the popular holiday decoration.

  • Photo of ingredients used in baking, laid out on a counter. A wooden rolling pin and a roll of parchment, along with a few sheafs of wheat are on the left of the image, while a small mound of flour is next to 2 heart-shaped cookie cutters in the center. Four eggs are nearby, as well as walnuts and stick cinnamon.

    Delicious History

    The best way to combat chilly temperatures just might be warm, freshly baked cookies. Between winter weather and the many holidays this month, it’s hard not to declare this time of year one long, delicious Cookie Season. And would that be such a bad thing?

Hindsight 20/20

How will 2020 go down in history? In the Hindsight 20/20 project from The Colorado Magazine, twenty of today's most insightful historians and thought leaders share their visions of how 2020 will go down in history. 

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